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Recapping 2020's Inaugural Year Programs

Tuesday, April 21, 2020


LaGrange College
Division 3 (M)
Georgia
M – 2020 Record 2-6

Davenport University
Division 2 (M)
Michigan
M – 2020 Record 1-5

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Division 3 (W)
Wisconsin
W – 2020 Record 1-3


Culver-Stockton College
NAIA (W)
Missouri
W – 2020 Record 0-5
University of Saint Joseph
Division 3 (M)
Connecticut
M – 2020 Record 2-2
Long Island University
Division 1 (M/W)
New York
M – 2020 Record 1-6
M – 2020 Record 1-5

Corban University
NAIA (M/W)
Oregon
Appears to have delayed start to 2021
College of St. Rose
Division 2 (W)
New York
W – 2020 Record 2-3
Lewis University
Division 2 (M)
Illinois
M – 2020 Record 5-2
Caldwell University
Division 2 (M)
New Jersey
M – 2020 Record 1-1 
Midland University
NAIA (M)
Nebraska
M – 2020 Record 0-1

Lander University
Division 2 (M/W)
South Carolina
M – 2020 Record 4-2
W – 2020 Record 4-5
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
NAIA (M)
Ohio
M – 2020 Record 0-4
Morningside College
NAIA (M/W)
Iowa
M – 2020 Record 0-1
W – 2020 Record 0-1

Illinois Tech
Division 3 (M)
Massachusetts
M – 2020 Record 1-1
Lynn University
Division 2 (W)
Florida
W – 2020 Record 4-3

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Division 3 (M)
Massachusetts
M – 2020 Record 0-5
Cal Luthern University
Division 3 (W)
California
W – 2020 Record 0-6
Clark University
Division 3 (W)
Massachusetts
W – 2020 Record 3-2
Quincy University
Division 2 (M/W)
Illinois
M – 2020 Record 0-5
W – 2020 Record 3-4
William Penn University
NAIA (M/W)
Iowa
M – 2020 Record 2-2
W – 2020 Record 2-4
Allegheny College
Division 3 (M)
Pennsylvania
M – 2020 Record 1-3

University of Akron
Division 1 (W)
Ohio
W – 2020 Record 0-7
Ashland University
Division 2 (W)
Ohio
W – 2020 Record 2-4
Taylor University
NAIA (W)
Indiana
W – 2020 Record 2-1
Eastern Mennonite University
Division 3 (W)
Virginia
W – 2020 Record 1-1
SUNY Adirondack
NJCAA (M)
New York
Program start appears delayed
Newbury College
Division 3 (M)
Massachusetts
School Closed 2019
Illinois Tech
Division 3 (M)
Illinois
M – 2020 Record 1-1
Upper Iowa University
Division 2 (W)
Iowa
W – 2020 Record 0-1
Union College
NAIA (W)
Kentucky
Announced 2018 start appears delayed

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Missouri Western State University (D2) Adds Women's Lacrosse

Thursday, November 14, 2019

ST. JOSEPH – The Missouri Western State University Board of Governors unanimously approved the addition of women's lacrosse as the 17th NCAA Division II varsity sport at the University during a telephone poll Tuesday morning. The team will become active in the 2020-21 academic year and begin competition in the spring of 2021. A press conference detailing the addition will be held at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, in the KCP&L Theater inside the Griffon Indoor Sports Complex.


Missouri Western will become the fourth NCAA Division II member in the state of Missouri to add the sport and the first from the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association. Missouri Western will be the only public DII member in the state of Missouri sponsoring women's lacrosse.

"What an incredible opportunity to be the first MIAA institution to sponsor women's lacrosse and be at the forefront of leading the rapid growth of the sport in this region," MWSU vice president of intercollegiate athletics Dr. Josh Looney said. "Between the recently-renovated Spratt Stadium and the Griffon Indoor Sports Complex, our state-of-the-art infrastructure will allow lacrosse student-athletes to experience championship success on and off the field at Missouri Western. We are excited to grow our student-athlete population beyond 400 students with this high-achieving group of athletes and lead an important University initiative that will continue to move MWSU forward."

Full Article

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-Michael Phelps Embraces Lacrosse Post Olympics

-Major League Lacrosse Engages Youth Demographic

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Recapping 2019's Inaugural Programs

Monday, May 13, 2019


Rochester College
NAIA (W)
Michigan
W – 2019 Record 0-9

 Marian University
Division 3 (W)
Wisconsin
W – 2019 Record 2-13

Bethany College
Division 3 (W)
West Virginia
W – 2019 Record 3-12

Lewis University
Division 2 (W)
Illinois
W – 2019 Record 0-9
University of Utah
Division 1 (M)
Utah
M – 2019 Record 5-10
Life University
NAIA (W)
Georgia
W – 2019 Record 7-8
University at Plattsburgh
Division 3 (W)
New York
W – 2019 Record 2-15
Wisconsin - River Falls
Division 3 (W)
Wisconsin
W – 2019 Record 11-5
Barton College
Division 2 (M)
North Carolina
M – 2019 Record 5-12
St. Bonaventure
Division 1 (M)
New York
M – 2019 Record 0-13 
Marietta College
Division 3 (M/W)
Ohio
M – 2019 Record
W – 2019 Record 3-13
Sage College
Division 3 (M)
New York
M – 2019 Record 8-9
Whitworth University
Division 3 (W)
Washington
W – 2019 Record 1-7
Taylor University
NAIA (M)
Indiana
M – 2019 Record 3-6

University of Chicago
Division 3 (W)
Illinois
W – 2019 Record 14-2
Willamette University
Division 3 (W)
Oregon
W – 2019 Record 3-9

Kent State University
Division 1 (W)
Ohio
W – 2019 Record 2-15
Mercer County Community College
NJCAA (M)
New Jersey
M – 2019 Record 9-7
William Peace University
Division 3 (W)
North Carolina
W – 2019 Record 10-5
Anderson University
Division 3 (M/W)
Indiana
M – 2019 Record 1-12
W – 2019 Record 2-8

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Monday Lax Links

Monday, May 06, 2019


-Girls Lacrosse Seeks 2nd Classification in Colorado

-Boys Lacrosse Growing in Wyoming Valley, PA

-NLL and US Boxla Enter into Partnership

-Wings Look to Grow Lacrosse in Philly

-Girls Lacrosse Grows in Missouri

-It was a Leap of Faith to Add the AQ

-LIU Sets Plans for New Mascot

-Lacrosse Growing in Indiana

-MLLs Plan to Enhance Their Brand

-FIL Rebrands at World Lacrosse

-Lacrosse Growing in Madison Wisconsin 

-Detroit Mercy on Forefront of Growth

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Monday Lax Links

Monday, June 11, 2018


-Team Alberta U19 Helping Grow the Sport

-Lacrosse Growing in Popularity in Minnesota Schools

-Lacrosse's Rise in Northern Michigan

-Family Looks to Grow Lacrosse in South Jersey

-Anchorage Hockey Players Taking up Lacrosse

-Lacrosse Taking Root in Virginia School

-Building Community Through Lacrosse

-Presidents Athletic Conference to Sponsor Lacrosse (D2)

-What We Can Expect From D1's Newest Programs

-End of Brother Rice's Streak Is About the Growth of Lacrosse

-Addition of Lacrosse in PA Community Could Mean Tax Hike

-Lacrosse No Longer Southeast PAs Domain

-Lacrosse Exploding in Treasure Valley ID

-The Right Way to Grow the Game

-Documentary on Utah's Transition to D1

-Lacrosse Continues to Grow in Evansville

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Recapping 2018's Inaugural Year Programs

Sunday, May 27, 2018


Newberry College
Division 2 (M)
South Carolina
M – 2018 Record: 4-11

Wilmington University
Division 2 (M)
Delaware
M – 2018 Record: 4-9

Central Christian College
NAIA (M)
Kansas
M – 2018 Record: 0-8

St. Ambrose University
NAIA (W)
Iowa
W – 2018 Record: 9-5

William Peace University
Division 3 (M)
North Carolina
M – 2018 Record: 5-10

Mars Hill University
Division 2 (W)
North Carolina
W – 2018 Record: 3-12

University of Montevallo
Division 2 (M)
Alabama
M – 2018 Record: 6-7

Marian University
Division 3 (M)
Wisconsin
M – 2018 Record: 4-13

Averett University
Division 3 (M/W)
Virginia
M – 2018 Record: 0-11
W – 2018 Record: 10-8

Columbia College
NAIA (M)
Missouri
M – 2018 Record: 6-9

Southern Wesleyan University
Division 2 (W)
South Carolina
W – 2018 Record: 0-13

Earlham College
Division 3 (M/W)
Indiana
M – 2018 Record: 0-14
W – 2018 Record: 5-11

Brenau University
NAIA (W)
Georgia
W – 2018 Record: 0-13

Grove City College
Division 3 (M)
Pennsylvania
M – 2018 Record: 10-6

East Carolina University
Division 1 (W)
North Carolina
W – 2018 Record: 2-14

Embry-Riddle University
Division 2 (M/W)
Florida
M – 2018 Record: 1-12
W – 2018 Record: 6-10

Juniata College
Division 3 (W)
Pennsylvania
W – 2018 Record: 4-12

Chatham University
Division 3 (M/W)
Pennsylvania
M – 2018 Record: 7-8
W – 2018 Record: 7-9

University of Hartford
Division 1 (W)
Connecticut
W – 2018 Record: 1-12

Arizona State University
Division 1 (W)
Arizona
W – 2018 Record: 6-12

Wofford College
Division 1 (W)
South Carolina
W – 2018 Record: 2-15

Union College
NAIA (M)
Kentucky
M – 2018 Record: 0-13

Palm Beach Atlantic University
Division 2 (M/W)
Florida
M – 2018 Record: 4-12
W – 2018 Record: 1-14

Felician University
Division 2 (M)
Florida
M – 2018 Record: 1-12





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Sunday Lax Links

Sunday, April 08, 2018


-Indianapolis School District Considering Adding Lacrosse

-Youth Lacrosse Coming to Michigan Community

-Colorado High School Adding Lacrosse

-New England Recruits Headed South

-Lacrosse Fastest Growing Sport in Wisconsin

-School Sets Blueprint for Wisconsin Growth

-US Lacrosse Donates to Florida Community

-Native American Lacrosse Team Reports Abuse

-Mt. Ida College to Close, Sports Teams to End

-Scholarship Challenge for Philadelphia Recruit

-NLL Partners with OTT Network

-Lacrosse is Fast Paced and Fast Growing in West Virginia 

-Girls Lacrosse Attempting to Find Footing in West Virginia

-Bid to Grow Lacrosse Club in Australia

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Recapping 2017's Inaugural Year Programs

Saturday, May 13, 2017

Northland College
Division III (M/W)
Wisconsin
M - 2017 Record: 6-9 
W - 2017 Record: 0-13 

Marian University
NAIA (W)
Indiana
W - 2017 Record: 6-8


Cleveland State University
Division 1 (M)
Ohio
M - 2017 Record: 5-9 


Concordia University
Division 2 (W)
Minnesota 
W - 2017 Record: 8-8


North Central College
Division 3 (M)
Illinois
M - 2017 Record: 10-4 


Monmouth College
Division 2 (M/W)
Illinois
M - 2017 Record: 3-11 
W - 2017 Record: 1-14

Maryville University
Division 2 (M)
Missouri
M - 2017 Record: 0-14 


Lyndon State College
Division 3 (W)
Vermont
W - 2017 Record: 2-9

Newbury College
Division 3 (W)
Massachusetts
W - 2017 Record: 0-13

Heidelberg University
Division 3 (M/W)
Ohio
M - 2017 Record: 3-13 
W - 2017 Record: 0-12

North Central University
Division 3 (M)
Minnesota
M - 2017 Record: 0-10 


Madonna University
NAIA (M/W)
Michigan
M - 2017 Record: 1-11
W - 2017 Record: 0-16

University of Northwestern
Division 3 (M)
Minnesota
M - 2017 Record: 5-7 


University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Division 2 (W)
Colorado
W - 2017 Record: 4-10

Butler University
Division 1 (W)
Indiana
W - 2017 Record: 1-16

Concordia University Ann Arbor
NAIA (M/W)
Michigan
M - 2017 Record: 2-7 
W - 2017 Record: 3-12

St. Joseph's College
Division 3 (M)
New York
M - 2017 Record: 7-6


Ohio Valley University
Division 2 (W)
West Virginia
W - 2017 Record: 0-3

Chowan University
Division 2 (M)
North Carolina
M - 2017 Record: 1-12

Union College
NAIA (M/W)
Kentucky
Postponed until 2018

 Barton College
Division 2 (W)
North Carolina
W - 2017 Record: 1-11

Keiser University
NAIA (M/W)
Florida
M - 2017 Record: 9-2 
W - 2017 Record: 1-12

Westminster College
Division 3 (M/W)
Missouri
M - 2017 Record: 9-7 
W - 2017 Record: 7-6

NYIT
Division 2 (W)
New York
W - 2017 Record: 15-4

DeSales University
Division 3 (W)
Pennsylvania
W - 2017 Record: 5-12


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Taylor University (IN NAIA) Adds Lacrosse

Sunday, February 26, 2017

UPLAND, Ind. – Taylor University has announced plans to begin men's and women's varsity lacrosse programs, increasing the number of intercollegiate programs offered to student-athletes at TU to 20. 

"We are excited about bringing men's and women's lacrosse from a club sport level to a varsity sport," stated Vice President for Student Development Skip Trudeau. "As clubs they have been a great addition to our campus and taking them to the varsity level is the next logical step."

The men's lacrosse program will continue as a club sport until it begins playing official varsity contests during the spring of 2019 and the women's lacrosse team will begin playing competitively the following season in 2020.

Full Article

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-DC Officials Want to Add Lacrosse to Middle School Curriculum 

-A Look Back at New D1 Programs 

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-LaxPowers Paywall Affecting Lacrosse Community

-NCAA May Squash WLax Double Headers

-Ex Dowling Players Finding Success at NYIT

-Starsia Advocates for Native American Community

-JWU-Denver to Move to NCAA DIII, Considering M. Lacrosse

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Recapping 2016's Inaugural Year Programs

Sunday, June 05, 2016


Virginia Commonwealth University 
Division 1 (W)
Virginia
W - 2016 Record: 3-14

Felician College
Division 2 (W)
New Jersey
W - 2016 Record: 0-11

Montreat College
NAIA (W)
North Carolina
W - 2016 Record: 1-15

Ohio Northern University
Division 3 (M/W)
Ohio
M - 2016 Record: 8-7 
W - 2016 Record: 7-9

University of the Cumberlands
NAIA (M/W)
Kentucky
M - 2016 Record: 7-5 
W - 2016 Record: 4-8

UMass Lowell
Division 1 (W)
Massachusetts
W - 2016 Record: 1-16

Central Michigan University
Division 1 (W)
Michigan
W - 2016 Record: 6-10

Radford University 
Division 1 (W)
Virginia
W - 2016 Record: 1-14

U.S. Military Academy at West Point
Division 1 (W)
New York
W - 2016 Record: 5-12

University of Northwestern
Division 2 (W)
Minnesota
W - 2016 Record: 2-13

Purchase College
Division 3 (M)
New York
M - 2016 Record: 0-4 

University of Saint Mary 
NAIA (M/W)
Kansas
M - 2016 Record: 6-9 
W - 2016 Record: 2-10

Moravian College
Division 3 (M/W)
Pennsylvania
M - 2016 Record: 10-6 
W - 2016 Record: 6-10

Clarke University
NAIA (M/W)
Iowa
M - 2016 Record: 1-10 
W - 2016 Record: 4-3

University of Indianapolis
Division 2 (M/W)
Indiana
M - 2016 Record: 8-6 
W - 2016 Record: 6-12

Wilkes University 
Division 3 (M)
Pennsylvania
M - 2016 Record: 0-15 

Alabama Huntsville 
Division 2 (M/W)
Alabama
M - 2016 Record: 3-9 
W - 2016 Record: 14-4

Ottawa University
NAIA (M/W)
Kansas
M - 2016 Record: 9-5 
W - 2016 Record: 6-4

Northern Michigan University
Division 2 (W)
Michigan
W - 2016 Record: 6-2

Georgian Court University 
Division 2 (M)
hunt New Jersey
M - 2016 Record: 2-13 

Benedictine College
NAIA (M/W)
Kansas
M - 2016 Record: 5-8 
W - 2016 Record: 7-5

Davis & Elkins College 
Division 2 (M/W)
West Virginia
M - 2016 Record: 0-9 
W - 2016 Record: 1-10

Concordia University Chicago
Division 3 (M/W)
Illinois
M - 2016 Record: 1-13 
W - 2016 Record: 0-17

Westminster College
Division 3 (M)
Pennsylvania
M - 2016 Record: 2-7 

University of Montevallo
Division 2 (W)
Alabama
W - 2016 Record: 6-12

Hamline University
Division 3 (W)
Minnesota
W - 2016 Record: 10-6

Frederick Community College
NJCAA (M/W)
Maryland
M - 2016 Record: 4-6 
W - 2016 Record: 4-13

St. Thomas Aquinas College 
Division 2 (M)
New York
M - 2016 Record: 0-12 

Hampton University
Division 1 (M)
Virginia
M - 2016 Record: 0-5 

Westminster College
Division 2 (M/W)
Utah
M - 2016 Record: 13-3 
W - 2016 Record: 2-9

Laurel University
NCCAA
North Carolina
Did Not Add Sport

University of Dayton 
Division 1 (W)
Ohio
Did Not Add Sport


La Roche College 
Division 3 (W)
Pennsylvania
Did Not Add Sport

Marian University
NAIA (W)
Indiana
Delayed One Year

Northland College
Division 3 (M/W)
Wisconsin
Delayed One Year


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Monday Lax Links

Monday, April 18, 2016


-Lacrosse Continues to Explode Across US

-Is this the Future of Lacrosse?

-Lacrosse Growing as High School Club Sport in Indiana

-Girls Lacrosse Growing at Scranton Prep

-Growth of Girls Lacrosse in Minnesota

-UNC and the Growth of Women's Lacrosse

-Why Lacrosse is Booming in British Universities 

-Television Exposure Helps Penn State Lacrosse Grow

-Edmonton Still Feeling Lacrosse Boost From Departed NLL Team

-Grad Helps Set Foundation for Pittsburgh Area High School Team

-Trump Talks Jim Brown and Lacrosse

-Officials Shortage Challenges Oregon Lacrosse

-Prep Lacrosse Begins First Season in Duluth, MN

-Lacrosse Growth Provides Ohio HS Students with More Opportunities 

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Earlham College (D3 IN) Adds Lacrosse

Monday, April 11, 2016

RICHMOND, Ind. – The Earlham College Athletics Department continues to broaden its programming. Effective in the 2017-18 academic year, Earlham will sponsor men's and women's lacrosse as varsity sports.

"Adding men's and women's lacrosse on campus and to our department allows Earlham to be attractive to yet another population of prospective and current students," Director of Athletics Mike Bergum said. "More varsity lacrosse programs are popping up in the Midwest, and Earlham wants to be part of that progression. The vision on campus is to grow, and adding lacrosse is a great way to move forward."

Full Article

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-Go Fund Me for Hawaiian Lacrosse Team

-Lacrosse Gaining Traction in Kansas City

-Assistant Coach Helping BU Lacrosse Take Next Step

-Lacrosse Finds a Home in Tampa Bay

-Girls Lacrosse Growth in Upstate NY

-Colorado Lacrosse Player Does His Part to Grow Game in Haiti

-Q&A With AD of New Georgia NAIA Program

-Lacrosse Takes Step Forward in Panhandle

-Michigan Community Builds Lacrosse Program

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Butler University Adds Women's Lacrosse & Concordia University Ann Arbor (NAIA) Adds Lacrosse

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

INDIANAPOLIS -- Butler University will add women’s lacrosse as its 20th varsity sport with the team beginning play during the 2016-17 academic year. The announcement was made by Butler Vice President/Director of Athletics Barry Collier Wednesday, Oct. 21.


“The addition of women’s lacrosse as a varsity sport provides Butler with the opportunity to deepen relationships in portions of the country that continue to be very important to the University, especially Indiana, the Midwest and the East Coast,” said Collier. “Women’s lacrosse adds to our wide offering of varsity sports, which provide exceptional student-athlete experiences and are a source of pride and unity for Butler undergraduates, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends.”

Full Article


ANN ARBOR, Mich.-- Concordia University Ann Arbor (CUAA) announces the addition of men's and women's lacrosse programs beginning with the 2016-2017 academic year. Lacrosse brings the University's athletic offerings to 22 teams: 10 men's programs, 11 women's programs and one co-ed program.

"The growing popularity of lacrosse, especially in Michigan and the Ann Arbor area, made it the perfect sport to add to CUAA," said Lonnie Pries Athletic Director. "Athletics is an important tool for us as we carry out our mission of preparing students in mind, body, and spirit for success when they leave this place." Pries continues, "When we expand our athletic opportunities, we expand our ability to have greater impact on the world."

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North Central University (D3 MN) Adds Men's Lacrosse

Saturday, July 25, 2015

MINNEAPOLIS- North Central University is pleased to announce the addition of men’s lacrosse to its varsity sports offerings. The Rams lacrosse program, scheduled to begin competition in the spring of 2017, will be the first NCAA Division III varsity men’s lacrosse program in Minnesota. North Central and the city of Minneapolis partnered together to build a new turf athletics surface in Elliot Park, the city recreation center that is surrounded by the NCU campus, in the spring of 2015. The unique partnership with the city gives the Rams men’s & women’s soccer programs a new on-campus home while also allowing North Central an opportunity to pioneer a new program in one of America’s fastest growing sports.

 “With the popularity of men’s lacrosse coming to the Midwest over recent years, the time has come to offer North Central students – present and future -- and our campus community the opportunity to participate and support the sport at a varsity level,” said Greg Johnson, Athletic Director. “I look forward to further uniting our university and the Minneapolis area through men’s lacrosse.”

Full Article

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-Texas Lacrosse:  The Growth of Lacrosse in Recent Years

-Local Lacrosse Growth in Indiana

-NY Lacrosse League Still Going Strong and Looking to Grow

-Michigan Town Embracing Lacrosse

-Rochester Continues to Grow City Lacrosse Program

-St. Bonaventure AD Talks Adding Men's Lacrosse

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